US Bridges

Sonoma Mtn RD over Matanzas Creek

Fair

Sonoma County, California · 0.5 MI S Bennet Valley RD · Structure no. 20C0264

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonoma Mtn RD over Matanzas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sonoma Mtn RD over Matanzas Creek in Sonoma County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 95 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSonoma Mtn RD
CrossesMatanzas Creek
Location0.5 MI S Bennet Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.39185, -122.62801
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2015)
Projected traffic642 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sonoma Mtn RD over Matanzas Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Sonoma Mtn RD over Matanzas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Sonoma Mtn RD over Matanzas Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sonoma Mtn RD over Matanzas Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sonoma Mtn RD over Matanzas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.